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<br />perceived employment eligibility status while SSA or DHS is processing the verification request unless the
<br />Employer obtains knowletlge (as defined In B C.F.R. Section 2'J4a.1(I)) that the employee is not work
<br />authorized. The Employer understands that an Initial inability qP the SSA or DHS automated verification
<br />system to verify work authorization, a tentative nonconfirmatlon, acase In continuance (Intlicating the neetl
<br />for adtlitional time for the government to resolve a case), or the finding of a photo mismatch, does no[
<br />establish, and should not be Interp retetl as, evidence that the employee is not worK authoriaed. In any of
<br />such cases, The employee must be provltled a full and fair opportunity to contest the fintling, antl if M1e or
<br />she does so, [he employee may not be terminatetl or suffer any adverse employment consequences based
<br />upon the employee's perceiv¢tl employment eligibility status (Including tlenying, retlucing, or extending
<br />work hours, delaying or preventing training, requiring an employee to work In poorer conditions, withholding
<br />pay, refusing [o assign the employee to a Federal contract or other assignment, or otherwise assuming that
<br />he or she Is unau[horizetl io work) until and unless secondary verification by SSA or DHS has been
<br />completed and a final nonconfirmatlon has been issued. If [he employee does not choose to contest a
<br />tentative nonconfirmatlon or a photo mismatch or If a secondary veriPica[lon Is completed and a final
<br />nonconfirmatlon Is Issuetl, then the Employer Can find the employee Is no[ work authorized and terminate
<br />the employee's employment. Employers or employees with questions about a final nonconfirmatlon may call
<br />E-Verify at 1-688-464-4218 (customer service) or 1-BBB-697-7761 (worker hotline).
<br />14. The Employer agrees to comply with Title VII oP the Civil Rights Act o£ 1964 and section 2746 0£ [he INA as
<br />applicable by not discriminating unlawfully against any Individual in hiring, firing, employment eligibility
<br />verification, pr recru ltment or referral practices because of his or her national origin or citizenship status, or
<br />by committing tliscrlminatory documentary practices. The Employer undersiantls that such Illegal practices
<br />can Include selective verification or use of E-Verify except a5 provided in part D below, or discharging or
<br />refusing to hire employees because they appear or sound "foreign" or have received tentative
<br />npnconfirmations. The employer further understands that any violation of the Immigration -related unfair
<br />employment practices provisions In section 2746 of the INA could subject the Employer to civil penalties.
<br />bacK pay awartls, and other sanctions, and violations of Title VII could subject ih¢ Employer to back pay
<br />awards, compensatory and punitive damages. Violations of eltM1er section 2746 0£ [M1e INA ar Title VII may
<br />also lead to the termination of its particlpaYlon In E-Verify. If the Employer has any questions relating to the
<br />anN-tliscriminatlon provision, i[ should contact OSC a[ 1-BOO-255-8155 or 1-BOO-237-2515 (TOD).
<br />15. The Employer agrees that it will use the Inforrnatlon I[ receives from E-Verify (through Its Web Services E-
<br />Verify Employer Agent) only to confirm the employment eligibility of employees as authorized by this MOU.
<br />The Employer agrees that it will safeguartl tM1is informa[lpn, and means of access t0 It (such as Personal
<br />Identification Numbers and passwords), to ensure that I[ is not usetl for any other purpose and as necessary
<br />to protect its confidentiality. Including ensurin9 [hat It Is not disseminated to any person other than
<br />employees of [he Employer who are authorized to pertorm the Employer's responsibilities under this MOU
<br />except for such disseminatlon as may be autM1orizetl in advance by SSA or DHS for 1e91timate purposes.
<br />16. The Employer agrees to notify DHS immediately in [M1¢ even[ gf a breach of personal Information. Breaches
<br />are deflnetl as loss of control or unauthorizetl access to E-Verify personal data. All spspec[ed or confirmetl
<br />breaches should be reported by calling 1-BBB-464-4216 or via email at E-VeHfy�uscis.d M1s.gov. Please use
<br />"Privacy Incident -Password" In the subject Ilne of your email when sending a breach report to E-Verify.
<br />17. The Employer acknowletlges [ha[ the Information It receives from SSA through Its Web ServlcesE-Verify
<br />Employer Agent Is governed by Che Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. Section 552a(I)(1) and (3)) antl [he Social Security
<br />Act (42 U.S.C. 13O6(a)). Any person who obtains this information pnder false pretenses or uses I[ for any
<br />purpose other than as provided for in this MOU may be subject to criminal penalties.
<br />1B. The Employer agrees to cooperate with DHS and SSA in their compliance monitoring and evaluation of E-
<br />Verlfy, which Includes permitting DHS, SSA, their contractors and otM1er agents, upon reasonable notice. [o
<br />review Forms 1-9 and other employment records and to Interview it antl Its employees regarcling the
<br />Employer's use of E-Verify, and to respond In a prompt and accurate manner to DHS requests for
<br />Information relating [o tM1etr participation In E-Verify.
<br />19. Tha Employer shall no[ make any £else or unauthorized claims or references about Its participation In E-
<br />Verify on its website, in advertising materials, or other media. The Employer sM1all not describe its services
<br />as federally-approvetl, federally -certified, or federally -recognized, or use language witM1 a similar Intent on
<br />its website or other materials provided [o the public. Entering Into [his MOU does no[ mean that E-Verify
<br />endorses or authorizes your E-Verify services and any claim to that effect Is false.
<br />20. TM1e Employer shall not state in Its website or other public documents that any language used therein has
<br />been providetl or approvetl by DHS, USCIS pr [h¢ Verification Division, witM1pu[ firs[ obtaining the prior
<br />written consent of DHS.
<br />21. The Employer agrees Ghat E-Verify trademarks antl logos may be usetl only untler license by DHS/USCIS (see
<br />M-795 (Yf/Eb,)) and, ocher than pursuant to the specific terms of such license, may not be used In any
<br />manner [Mat might imply that the Employer's services, products, webslies, or publications are sponsored by,
<br />endorsetl by, licensed by, or a£flliated with DHS, USCIS, Or E-Verify.
<br />Pega 3 of 17 I E-Vertry MOU for Employers Using a Web Services Employer Agent I R¢VlslOn pate 06/01/13
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